Now Nacho returns to the spotlight after almost 15 years of silence, with a totally different approach to music and a preference for chamber-pop, bossa-nova and acoustic structures, all giving shape to ten short stories featuring everyday heroes disguised as common people.
El Sr. Esteve
Nacho Umbert & la compañía Lyrics
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El Sr. Esteve porta uns dies atabalat.
Darrerament els fills el ronden tafanejant.
El Sr. Esteve no entén què passa al seu voltant.
El Sr. Esteve té un Mercerdes dels d'abans.
Menja llamàntol i cireres per sopar.
El Sr. Esteve també té casa a Puigcerdà.
El Sr. Esteve creu que el volen desplomar.
El Sr. Esteve els contradiu sense pietat.
I és que l'home diu que ja el volen enterrar.
El Sr. Esteve té la mosca damunt del nas
Ven papá que hemos de hablar, es un asunto capital.
Ven papá que hemos de hablar, será un momento, ya verás.
Ven papá que has de firmar, cuatro papeles nada más.
Ven papá que has de firmar, este señor te ayudará.
¿Y ahora a donde coño vas? El viejo se ha vuelto a evaporar.
Yo me quedo Puigcerdà, y las joyas de mamá.
Pues yo me quedo el Rusiñol, Llavaneras y el Dupond.
Ven papá que has de firmar, y pelillos a la mar.
The song "El Sr. Esteve" by Nacho Umbert & la compañía portrays a man named Sr. Esteve who is confused and paranoid about the things happening around him. The first verse states that he has a fly near his nose and has been restless for a few days. His children are bothering him lately, and he doesn't understand what's happening to him. The second verse talks about Sr. Esteve's luxurious lifestyle, and how he eats lobsters and cherries for dinner. He also has a house in Puigcerdà, where his slick-haired son-in-law is hiding.
The third verse shows Sr. Esteve's paranoia and fear of people plotting against him. He confronts them and tries to prove himself right. The chorus talks about Sr. Esteve's family requesting him to sign four papers, and how a man is trying to help him. However, in the end, Sr. Esteve disappears, leaving everyone confused.
The lyrics of the song paint a picture of a man who is losing his grip on reality and is unable to distinguish between facts and fiction. The song's ambiguity leaves the interpretation open for the audience, and the story can be seen as a commentary on paranoia and social status.
Line by Line Meaning
El Sr. Esteve té una mosca a prop del nas.
Mr. Esteve has a fly near his nose.
El Sr. Esteve porta uns dies atabalat.
Mr. Esteve has been busy these days.
Darrerament els fills el ronden tafanejant.
Lately, his children have been bothering him.
El Sr. Esteve no entén què passa al seu voltant.
Mr. Esteve doesn't understand what's going on around him.
El Sr. Esteve té un Mercerdes dels d'abans.
Mr. Esteve has an old Mercedes car.
Menja llamàntol i cireres per sopar.
He eats lobster and cherries for dinner.
El Sr. Esteve també té casa a Puigcerdà.
Mr. Esteve also has a house in Puigcerdà.
Allà és on s'amaga el seu gendre engominat.
That's where his slick son-in-law hides.
El Sr. Esteve creu que el volen desplomar.
Mr. Esteve thinks they want to bring him down.
El Sr. Esteve els contradiu sense pietat.
He mercilessly contradicts them.
I és que l'home diu que ja el volen enterrar.
He says that they want to bury him already.
El Sr. Esteve té la mosca damunt del nas
Mr. Esteve has the fly on his nose.
Ven papá que hemos de hablar, es un asunto capital.
Come, dad, we need to talk about a major issue.
Ven papá que hemos de hablar, será un momento, ya verás.
Come, dad, we need to talk, it will be brief, you'll see.
Ven papá que has de firmar, cuatro papeles nada más.
Come, dad, you need to sign just four papers.
Ven papá que has de firmar, este señor te ayudará.
Come, dad, this gentleman will help you sign them.
¿Y ahora a donde coño vas? El viejo se ha vuelto a evaporar.
And now where the hell are you going? The old man has evaporated again.
Yo me quedo Puigcerdà, y las joyas de mamá.
I'll stay in Puigcerdà with mom's jewels.
Pues yo me quedo el Rusiñol, Llavaneras y el Dupond.
Well, I'll keep Rusiñol, Llavaneras, and Dupond.
Ven papá que has de firmar, y pelillos a la mar.
Come, dad, sign them and let bygones be bygones.
Contributed by Eva W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.